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Eurovision 2018
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yerwanthere123 wrote: »Think I'm gonna avoid the rehearsals if I can. I'd like to leave some bit of mystery for the finals!
But you'll miss all the excitement like....Czech Republic badly injuring himself!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BiKmTzNnUkU/
He does a nice little trick with his backpack towards the end of the video. Maybe the 2nd attempt didn't go too well. Hope he gets well!
Edit: Actually in the thumbnail for the video you can see him doing a flip. Maybe it was that!0 -
Poor Mikolas, very unfortunate. Hope he recovers in time but it might be safer for him to just sing and let his dancers handle the choreography among themselves.
Saw a couple of the clips, wasn't impressed with the approach Israel has taken. (spoilered for yerwanthere!
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The Japanese outfit and oriental "lucky cats" just seems very random; it has no relation to the song and just seems kinda tacky. I hate how overused the term "cultural appropriation" is, but it is kinda appropriate here when you're just taking an unrelated Japanese theme to try and be "quirky" or whatever!0 -
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*spills coffee all over his keyboard at work*
And they're only giving 60% as it's rehearsals.
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yerwanthere123 wrote: »Anyway, biggest development from today is Norway went up to second favourite, but have dipped slightly to third now. I think it'll get top 5 but I can't see it seriously challenging for the win. Israel's first rehearsal didn't go that well, they're still the favourites although odds have lengthened. Very eager to see how the market will react to France's first rehearsal, which we won't see until Friday.
Rybak is pure showman and fans love him. A win is very possible, even with this so-so song. The press conference seemed packed!
I finally placed a small E/W outright bet on FYR Macedonia. Got 300/1!
Plan to do a few Semi Final qualifying bets tomorrow.0 -
I got Macedonia at 20-1 for top 10 sure we will see... In very tough semi but who knows.Rybak is pure showman and fans love him. A win is very possible, even with this so-so song. The press conference seemed packed!
I finally placed a small E/W outright bet on FYR Macedonia. Got 300/1!
Plan to do a few Semi Final qualifying bets tomorrow.
I can see why Cyprus song is flying up the odds it is very catchy and stands out.
The Norway song I just don't get at all.0 -
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I got Macedonia at 20-1 for top 10 sure we will see... In very tough semi but who knows.
I can see why Cyprus song is flying up the odds it is very catchy and stands out
Cyprus's rehearsal was a big surprise. Our poor Ryan has to run off stage immediately after his performance to avoid getting burned by Eleni's fire.
Her song is a bit too contemporary for me though.
Zero chatter about Australia here. What does everyone think of their odds? Her song is a bit too Disney-ish for me.
Also realized Italy has been completely quiet. No pre-party appearances even?0 -
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I finally placed a small E/W outright bet on FYR Macedonia. Got 300/1!
Plan to do a few Semi Final qualifying bets tomorrow.
Fook 300/1 e/w is fine, thought max was 250. Top 10 of course is the more practical option. Whilst there is only 3places (as opposed to 4 for final) in the SF's it's half-the field so to speak with France etc exempt.
i)Top10 for the Macadians, can also be used as part of accumulator. That way only very small stakes only are ever involved. Single novelty markets always need an air of caution with them.
Reckon Real Madrid will take the title, much to the disapoitment of LFC soccerball fans, who ii). May beat Roma 3-1 later today), and ii) Ali Carter will smash it over in the snooker balls etc. That's a 3,500/1 treble there.0 -
I saw a few things on wiwibloggs about Australia rehearsal....it was not complimentary at all....Cyprus's rehearsal was a big surprise. Our poor Ryan has to run off stage immediately after his performance to avoid getting burned by Eleni's fire.
Her song is a bit too contemporary for me though.
Zero chatter about Australia here. What does everyone think of their odds? Her song is a bit too Disney-ish for me.
Also realized Italy has been completely quiet. No pre-party appearances even?
Are poland at 12/1 for top 10 a really bad bet?0 -
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Are poland at 12/1 for top 10 a really bad bet?
Not bad at all in my opinion. I did the same bet but at 10/1. Rehearsal OK and it's one of the more lively songs in Semi Final 2. Gromee's snake dance should be a meme hit.
Bit of controversy surrounding Sweden after an interview where he disrespected several acts, even our beloved Macedonia (claiming she passed wind in the official video)!!! Wiwibloggs have taken the video down but thanks to the Internet it lives on...
https://twitter.com/LarisaHelenaa/status/989589455903260673
Seems like an annoying guy you'd run into at Coppers. :P0 -
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Thats pretty poor form....throwing stones glass houses etc....Not bad at all in my opinion. I did the same bet but at 10/1. Rehearsal OK and it's one of the more lively songs in Semi Final 2. Gromee's snake dance should be a meme hit.
Bit of controversy surrounding Sweden after an interview where he disrespected several acts, even our beloved Macedonia (claiming she passed wind in the official video)!!! Wiwibloggs have taken the video down but thanks to the Internet it lives on...
https://twitter.com/LarisaHelenaa/status/989589455903260673
Seems like an annoying guy you'd run into at Coppers. :P
his song sounds "current" apparently and by current I mean a bad Nick Jonas single from 2016.0 -
Bit of controversy surrounding Sweden after an interview where he disrespected several acts, even our beloved Macedonia (claiming she passed wind in the official video)!!! Wiwibloggs have taken the video down but thanks to the Internet it lives on...
How dare the Swede boy claim the loverley Marija let one rip (unlikely unless she's a fan of the mighty Guinness), as a result Swe has drifted out from early favourites into 8th place averaging 20/1.
Nice outfits from the FYROM ladies:
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Good to see it dropping like a stone!Chris Wooden Motorbike wrote: »How dare the Swede boy claim the loverley Marija let one rip (unlikely unless she's a fan of the mighty Guinness), as a result Swe has drifted out from early favourites into 8th place averaging 20/1.
Nice outfits from the FYROM ladies:
Tis rubbish!
Go on Macedonia! (and Poland ha)0 -
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Chris Wooden Motorbike wrote: »
Nice outfits from the FYROM ladies:
This one leaves less to the imagination, Chris Wooden Motorbike.
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2nd Rehearsals started today and the clips this time around are using the real camera work:
The stage doesn't look bad at all.
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This one leaves less to the imagination, Accumulator.
Of course she should be primarily judged on the funky music, with the looks or staging secondary...
But looks wise, has a bit of similarity to another 'multi-platinum, mult-award winning singer (x33 major nominations, 1/3 of them won) over the last 2yrs.
The Polish tune (from memory) should also qualify for the finals.0 -
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Ah yeah thats a good call as well.
Its just instantly meh to me.
I was listening to the eurovision playlist on spotify and actually thought it had ended when this song came on, genuinely thought it was Bieber...
Imagine it was Bieber (Milli Vanill style) and then revealed on the night and go on to win it
Stranger things have happened...0 -
To compensate for the lack of an LED screen this year many acts seem to be using on-screen graphics, including transitions. They look quite slick.
Rybak's graphics are supposed to look very good. May get a chance to see a clip tomorrow.
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Completed my betting this afternoon at my local walk-in bookies:
Macedonia Outright E/W - 300/1
Poland Outright E/W - 350/1
Macedonia Top 10 - 20/1
Poland Top 10 - 10/1
Macedonia to Qualify - 2.5/1
Slovenia to Qualify - 3/1
Off to pick out a lambo... 0 -
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I've been reading that Netta dropped the live looper idea! Maybe she'll fall back from 1st in the betting as a result? Would give Netanyahu a chance to bet on her at 10/1.
Staging looks very sharp with the real camera work:
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Happy to see so much hype about the beautiful Macedonian singer (:
How about Franka from Croatia, anybody thinks she might make it to the finals?
Lots of love for Macedonia's song from die hard ESC fans and casuals. The main concern everyone is chatting about is the staging. From the official rehearsal clips I like what I see but others think it's too chaotic and busy -- mixed feelings about the backing singers, too.
I don't agree with it but some chatter that Marija is in the running for the Barbara Dex Award! NEVER!
Croatia is looking and sounding impressive. I'd be confident placing a qualifying and even Top 10 finish bet on her. In my opinion she's looking a better bet than Belgium at the moment.0 -
I think the studio version is fantastic for Macedonia.....the live clips and staging.....are not promising....hence it is drifting in the betting.Happy to see so much hype about the beautiful Macedonian singer (:
How about Franka from Croatia, anybody thinks she might make it to the finals?
Croatia....they might scrape in, they are in the really tough semi along with Ireland though
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Deleted User wrote: »Saw this video on the Eurovision Youtube channel, thought it was quite funny:
If only they did some of this with the "official" version, they could have out-Macedonia'ed Macedonia! :pac:
Here's a fun mashup they did with Austria...
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Love this! but i'm a huge fan of the Austrian song anyway 0 -
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my three favourite songs are Denmark, Austria and Lithuania. I don't think any of them will win unfortunately...
I really find the song and Ieva's voice special -- sweet and delicate! It's in a tough semi though.
If it's too soft for your tastes there's a nice remix available:
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Ireland very slim chance to qualify, he has a great voice but the song and staging aren't great imo.
In today's 2nd rehearsal clip the staging doesn't look too bad. The focus is on Ryan and the dancers are more in the background. I really like the simple lamp post on the stage.
One of the ESC podcasts said Ireland's hot air balloon from last year is a running joke among the production crew this year. Supposedly caused lots of problems getting it on and off stage in the 30 seconds required to set-up. 0 -
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Glad to hear that!In today's 2nd rehearsal clip the staging doesn't look too bad. The focus is on Ryan and the dancers are more in the background. I really like the simple lamp post on the stage.
One of the ESC podcasts said Ireland's hot air balloon from last year is a running joke among the production crew this year. Supposedly caused lots of problems getting it on and off stage in the 30 seconds required to set-up.
Would be lovely to cheer Ireland on in final.
The balloon is literally the only memorable thing from Ireland entry last year.0 -
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Confirmation from Netta herself that she's performing without a looper. She's visibly not happy about it.
I also pass similar questions where "it's his fault" to my manager for answering.
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